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BN05 KLF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,928 mi
Last recorded86,928 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,928 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 81,908 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 77,099 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,670 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2021 72,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside front fog light bulb insecure

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2020 70,942 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 70,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 69,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,530 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,684 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 59,684 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,681 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 41,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,460 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2012 38,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2010 29,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,303 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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BN05 KLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN05 KLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN05 KLF registered?

BN05 KLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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